Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 6 at 4:46PM MDT by NWS Cheyenne WY
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 6, 2026 - 3:46pm
Expires:
July 6, 2026 - 4:15pm
Description:
At 446 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8
miles southwest of Alliance Municipal Airport, or 11 miles south of
Alliance. This thunderstorm was nearly stationary.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and penny size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Alliance, Berea, Alliance Municipal Airport, and Wild Horse Butte.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
Area Description:
Box Butte; Morrill
Forcast Office:
NWS Cheyenne WY
Sender: